Motion 95
Freedom of Information Campaign Scotland
“That this Congress congratulates the Freedom of Information Campaign Scotland on its 40th anniversary in 2024, and on all its good work over the years to promote a free flow of information in Scotland, particularly from Government to citizens.
“Congress also notes the growing pressure for reform and updating of Scotland’s Freedom of Information legislation, following numerous reports and submissions identifying weaknesses in the current regime. It notes the bill for reform of FoI legislation currently lodged with the Scottish Parliament in the name of Katy Clark MSP, and designed - among other provisions - both to extend the scope of the legislation to areas which are currently exempt, and to improve enforcement of its provisions.
“Congress urges all member unions, and the STUC as a body, to do all they can to support the introduction of positive reforms to Scotland’s Freedom Of Information regime; and to promote awareness among union members of the vital importance of Freedom Of Information as a building-block of democracy, and of the importance of reforming Scotland’s FoI legislation to ensure that it is fit for purpose, under 21st century conditions.”
Mover: National Union of Journalists
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